Patient's question:
Can individuals with neurofibromatosis undergo surgery while taking vitamin C and potassium? Later, after an MRI, it was discovered that there were neurofibromas in both the brainstem and the spinal cord. Now, they are preparing for surgery and are wondering if they can receive intravenous fluids with vitamin C and potassium.Doctor's answer:
Principles exist in the medication of brain tumors. In fact, many drugs have no direct effect on brain tumors (intracranial tumors), meaning that they cannot essentially eliminate the tumor. However, certain medications can reduce cerebral edema and high intracranial pressure caused by meningiomas. Generally, diuretics and corticosteroids are used in combination. Additionally, taking modern Chinese medicine ginsenoside Rh2 (Humen Susu) can be effective in penetrating the blood-brain barrier due to its small molecular structure, while also reducing the toxicity and enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs. After surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, using ginsenoside Rh2 capsules (with the optimal human absorption content being 16.2%) can also help prevent recurrence and metastasis to a certain extent. Wishing you a speedy recovery! I hope my answer is helpful to you! If you have more questions, you can tell me the specific details, and I will help you analyze them. C5